MICHAEL SOROKA NEWS

Sharp in Thursday's outing Soroka gave up one run on four hits over four innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Impact The right-hander built up to 61 pitches (37 strikes) as he faced a number of St. Louis regulars, including Nolan Arenado, Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn. Injuries looked like they had completely derailed Soroka's career, but he found some success last season in the bullpen for the White Sox and he's now in camp with the Nats looking to prove he still has something to offer as a starter. So far so good for Soroka, who's delivered a 9:1 K:BB through his first seven spring innings.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Nationals Right-Handed Free-Agent Signee Shines In Second Start Making his second start of the spring for the Washington Nationals, Michael Soroka impressed with four solid innings, shutting down the St....

MARCH 6 • SI.COM

Sparkling spring debut Soroka walked one and struck out three over three scoreless, no-hit innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact Facing a St. Louis lineup that featured a number of likely Opening Day starters, Soroka got Willson Contreras to ground into a double play to end the first inning before including Nolan Gorman and Pedro Pages among his strikeout victims over his final two frames. Soroka is attempting to prove he can still be an effective big-league starting pitcher after finishing 2024 in the bullpen for the White Sox, signing a one-year, $9 million prove-it deal with the Nats in December. The double-play grounder might have been a better sign on that front than the Ks -- during his one outstanding campaign in 2019 with Atlanta, Soroka recorded a 51.2 percent groundball rate, a mark that sunk to 40.3 percent last season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Finnegan agrees to a $6M, 1-year deal to return to the Washington Nationals, AP sources say

Closer Kyle Finnegan has agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract to return to the Washington Nationals, pending the successful completion of a physical exam, two people with know...

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Reliever Lucas Sims and the Washington Nationals agree to a $3 million, 1-year contract

Reliever Lucas Sims and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $3 million

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Michael Soroka isn't the pitcher he was before. That's by design. The Nationals are hoping for a career renaissance from right-hander Michael Soroka, who has struggled with injuries. He is, too.

FEBRUARY 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Right-hander Michael Soroka discusses signing with the Nationals, his season with the White Sox, and winning the Larry J. Pearson award Last weekend, right-hander Michael Soroka stepped up on stage at the B...

JANUARY 20 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

The Texas Rangers have acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Michael Soroka thought he could be a starter again. So did the Nats. Washington is making a big ask: That Michael Soroka, on an added workload, can stay healthy and maintain his velocity.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Michael Soroka and the Washington Nationals agree to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season

Right-hander Michael Soroka has agreed to a $9 million contract for the 2025 season with the Washington Nationals

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Signs with Washington Soroka agreed to terms on a one-year, $9 million contract with the Nationals on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Soroka started last season with a 6.39 ERA and 1.51 WHIP after nine starts with the White Sox. The right-hander's performance improved dramatically after moving to the bullpen, posting a 2.75 ERA and 1.22 WHIP alongside a 60:20 K:BB over 36 frames as a reliever. The Nationals will attempt to transition Soroka back into a starting role, per Andrew Golden of The Washington Post, but given the 27-year-old's injury history and the fact he hasn't reached 100 innings since 2019, the Nationals may look to limit his workload.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Atlanta Braves Prospect Michael Soroka Generating Interest as Starting Pitcher According to a report in The Athletic, free agent pitcher Michael Soroka is drawing interest as a starting pitcher in the market. Most teams...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 31, 2024 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

White Sox beat playoff-bound Tigers 4-0, stay at 121 losses going into finale

Sean Burke pitched two-hit ball over five innings, Andrew Benintendi tied his career high with his 20th homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the playoff-bound Detroit Tigers 4-0 to...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Back from IL The White Sox reinstated Soroka (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Soroka has been on the injured list since mid-July due to a strained right shoulder, but he's been cleared to the Pale Hose after giving up three earned runs across nine innings during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. The 27-year-old has struggled in his first year with Chicago, posting a 5.23 ERA and 1.47 WHIP, but a lack of depth in the Sox's bullpen will keep him in a middle relief role. Chad Kuhl was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers-White Sox suspended after 4 pitches in 1st inning; Game will be part of a DH on Wednesday

The Texas Rangers-Chicago White Sox game was suspended Tuesday night after four pitches in the first inning due to persistent rain

AUGUST 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Set for rehab assignment Soroka (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Soroka has been shelved since the All-Star break with a right shoulder strain but is finally ready to test things out in a game setting. The right-hander had been pitching in relief before getting injured, and given how little time there is left in the season, it seems likely he will return to a bullpen role when the White Sox think he's ready.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment pending Soroka (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact Soroka was cleared for mound work earlier in August and won't need to face hitters in live batting practice before starting a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old has appeared in 22 games (nine starts) for the White Sox this season, logging a 5.23 ERA and a 71:42 K:BB across 72.1 innings. He's recovering from a shoulder strain.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment pending General manager Chris Getz said Friday that Soroka (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact Soroka was cleared for mound work earlier in August and won't need to face hitters in live batting practice before starting a minor-league rehab assignment. The 26-year-old has appeared in 22 games (nine starts) for the White Sox, logging a 5.23 ERA and a 71:42 K:BB across 72.1 innings. He's recovering from a shoulder strain.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Soroka (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session and could be sent on a rehab assignment immediately after, MLB.com reports.

Impact Soroka has been sidelined since July 14 but has ramped up his activity in the last week by throwing bullpen sessions. He was pitching in a multi-inning relief role before going down with the injury, so he may need a few rehab appearances before returning.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws off mound Soroka (shoulder) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact Soroka only threw fastballs during his first session of mound work, but he seems to be trending in the right direction since a right shoulder strain sent him to the IL in mid-July. However, there is still no telling how far away he is from a return to Chicago's bullpen.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder strain The White Sox placed Soroka on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 16, due to a right shoulder strain.

Impact The right-hander suffered the injury during the final game before the All-Star break Sunday. Soroka will be eligible for reinstatement July 30, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder strain The White Sox placed Soroka on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 16, due to a right shoulder strain.

Impact The right-hander suffered the injury during the final game before the All-Star break Sunday and will require a stint on the injured list. Soroka will be eligible to be reinstated July 30, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MLB's 10 best rookie pitching seasons of past 50 years: Will Paul Skenes join the list?

Paul Skenes has somehow exceeded expectations since making his MLB debut in May. But is he on track to log one of the best rookie pitching s...

JULY 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS